Meghan Werft
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New York, NY, United States
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8 Voting Moments That Changed the Course of US History
Here is a look at some of the monumental moments and legislative battles that have led to more equal voting rights throughout the history of the United States. → Read More
The Most Magical Moments From Every Global Citizen Festival Ever
#TBT to Beyoncé's surprise duet with JAY-Z in Central Park. → Read More
14 Ways You Can Help Syrian Refugees Now
The Syrian conflict is entering its ninth year and your help is more needed than ever. → Read More
How One Man Came to Be Fed by 60 Grandmothers Around the World
It all started with his own Nonna, who was concerned he wouldn’t be nourished. → Read More
This New Video Has a Powerful PSA for Inspiring Confidence in Girls
Always #LikeAGirl campaign continues to build girls’ confidence. → Read More
This Massive UK Supermarket Just Cut ‘Tampon Tax’ for 100 Period Products
Tesco just became the first supermarket in the United Kingdom to cover the cost of the controversial “tampon tax” for customers. Now, 100 sanitary products will cost 5% less at Tesco — accounting for the tax that the government adds to menstrual products — because the supermarket announced it will pay the VAT, or luxury tax, itself, instead of waiting for the government. The tax will be repealed… → Read More
Tunisia Just Passed a Law to Protect Women Against Violence
This is historic. → Read More
25 Arrested After Rape of Girl, 12, Led to ‘Revenge Rape’ by Her Brother
This is not justice. → Read More
These African Girls Invented an App to End FGM, Now They’re Bringing It to Google
The team is the only group from Africa to participate in Technovation’s final competition. → Read More
The Adorable Reaction of a Young Girl Meeting ‘Wonder Woman’ Gal Gadot
Meeting your idol can be overwhelming. That was certainly the case when a young girl met her ultimate idol, Wonder Woman, at Comic Con on Saturday. Gal Gadot, the star of “Wonder Woman,” was signing autographs at the annual sci-fi convention with fellow actors of her upcoming film, “Justice League,” when a young girl in tears, named Ashley, approached her for an autograph. “She was so happy to… → Read More
12 NFL Stars Just Invest $810,000 in a 12-Year-Old Girl’s Lemonade Company
This is one sweet deal. → Read More
Meet Cassandra Levesque: A Girl Scout and Global Citizen of America Ending Child Marriage
“I know what it’s like to feel like you don’t have a voice.” → Read More
The Dazzling Photos of Latina Girls Using Quinceañera to Protest Anti-Immigration Policy
“Some people said that it was the best protest and event they’d ever been to.” → Read More
Malala’s ‘Girl Power Trip’ Includes Meeting School Girls in Nigeria, Condemning Boko Haram
Malala FTW. → Read More
Saudi Woman Seen Wearing Miniskirt in Snapchat Video Arrested
A six-second Snapchat led to this woman’s arrest. → Read More
Bride Who Canceled Her $30K Wedding Donated the Entire Reception to the Homeless
“And then I started feeling really sick about just throwing away all the food I ordered." → Read More
Beyoncé and Jay-Z Welcome Two New Global Citizens Into World
Welcome Sir Carter and Rumi Carter! → Read More
Michigan Just Passed 12 New Laws Against FGM
Globally, 200 million girls and women have undergone FGM. → Read More
Afghan Girls’ Robotics Team Will Get to Compete in the US After All
"We just wanted to show the power and skills of Afghan girls to Americans." → Read More
Saudi Arabia Will Now Let Girls Play Sports in School
Lina Almaeena, a government representative in Saudi Arabia, has waited 10 years for the day when girls, too, can play sports in school. Today, that moment has finally come. On Tuesday, the Saudi education ministry announced in a decree that physical education will be added to the curriculum for all girls in Saudi Arabia. “Sports is empowerment,” Almaeena told Reuters. “It’s a historic… → Read More